Md. House Of Delegates Passes Rape Kit Expansion Bill

The Maryland House of Delegates Monday unanimously passed a bill that would ease the burden rape victims face to complete a forensic examination that would hold up in court against purported attackers.

The bill passed 135-0.

The bill corrects a hurdle in current Maryland law that stipulates victims of rape can only obtain forensic examinations at specific hospitals, administered by specific nurses (DATABASE). Failure to complete a certified forensic examination could hinder a victim's chances of prosecuting their attacker. Del. Ariana Kelly’s bill would make rape kit examinations available at all Maryland hospitals with emergency rooms.

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